The Canada Dental Benefit can be used for any dental procedure provided by a licensed oral health professional (dentist, dental specialist, dental hygienist, denturist) practicing anywhere in Canada.
Am I eligible for the new Canada Dental Benefit?
To be eligible for the Canada Dental Benefit, you must meet ALL of the following conditions:
- Your child was born on or after Dec 2, 2010 (under 12 years old as of Dec 1, 2022)
- Your child receives dental care services in Canada between Oct 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023
- Your child does not have access to a private dental insurance plan
- Your child’s dental costs are not fully covered by another dental program provided by any level of government
- You are receiving CCB (Canada child benefit) as of Dec 1, 2022
- You and your spouse or common-law partner filed 2020 taxes.
- Your family’s adjusted net income is less than $90,000 in 2021.
How much Canada dental benefit can I get?
Your Canada Dental Benefit payments are tax-free and will vary based on your family income.
Your adjusted family net income is determined using net income, RDSP and UCCB amounts from your:
- 2021 tax return for the first benefit period (October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023)
- 2022 tax return for the second benefit period (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024)
| Adjusted family net income | Full custody amount | Shared custody amount |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $70,000 | $650 | $325 |
| $70,000 to $79,999 | $390 | $195 |
| $80,000 to $89,999 | $260 | $130 |
| $90,000 or more | Not eligible | Not eligible |
How to apply the Canada Dental Benefit
Applying online using CRA My Account is the fastest way to get your payment.
To apply, you will need:
- each eligible child’s dental care provider’s name, address and telephone number
- date or expected date of your child’s dental appointment
- your employer’s name, address, and telephone number (if applicable)
- your spouse or common-law partner’s employer’s name, address and telephone number (if applicable)
Keep your receipts for six years in case the CRA needs to validate your eligibility. You do not need to call if your child’s dental appointment is rescheduled within the same benefit period.
If your application needs validation, you may be asked to contact the CRA to validate your application. You must respond within 30 days or you may be asked to repay.
